both McGwire and Sosa passed Maris, and "Big Mac" finished the season with a then record 70 home runs. During his magical home run race, McGwire was often greeted by his young son Matt as he ...

He might hit 70." Preposterous talk that turned out ... with a major-league rookie record of 49, winning the AL home-run title. McGwire relinquished his chance for 50 the final weekend when ...

Last year, he homered five times in the final three games to pull away from Sosa, 70-66. Throughout the season, McGwire insisted his home-run accomplishments meant nothing compared to how the ...

McGwire got there first and finished with 70 ... Those changes to the baseballs and in hitter behavior haven't produced a 70-home run threat, but they are a reminder how quickly the sport can ...